Kaduna ex-governor's wives claim phones bugged, fear for safety

Hajiya Asia El-Rufai, second wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, announced on her Facebook account on June 20, 2026 that she and co‑wife Aishatou El‑Rufai believe their phones are bugged and that they are being followed, saying their lives are in danger and urging authorities to be held accountable if any harm comes to them.

The claim surfaces as Nasir El‑Rufai faces continued detention and corruption‑related court proceedings, with supporters alleging political persecution. If the allegations of phone tapping and surveillance are true, they point to possible state monitoring of opposition figures’ families, raising serious questions about privacy rights, intimidation tactics, and the health of Nigeria’s democratic institutions.

No independent verification or official comment from security agencies has been provided yet. Readers should treat the claim as unverified, follow updates from reputable news sources, review personal digital security measures (such as encrypted messaging and regular device checks), and watch for any statements from government officials regarding investigations or assurances of safety.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/20/our-phones-bugged-theyre-following-us-el-rufais-wife-raises-alarm/